


These problems are related to not being able to start the Ad-Aware service (aawservice.exe). For each detected privacy object, you can choose to:įinally, click 'Finish' to get to the 'Scan summary' screen. You can either select each object individually by checking the box beside it, or use the selection options in the context menu. Privacy objects: Go to the 'Privacy Objects' tab. * Remove: Delete the object from your system. * Quarantine: Add the object to the Quarantine isolate and back-up the object in quarantine, where it does not pose a threat to your system. * Add to Ignore: Add the object to the Ignore List keep the item on your system and make sure it is not detected in future scans. In the 'Critical Objects' tab you can either select each object individually by checking the box beside it, or use the selection options in the context menu.įor each selected critical object, you can choose to: The total number of critical objects and privacy objects detected during the scan are listed at the top of each tab. Your computer will be protected from unauthorized installation of adware.After a scan is finished you get the 'Scan Results' screen, where detected objects are separated into critical objects and privacy objects. Select the checkbox Check the URL against the database of URLs containing adware.Open the Protection section and click Web Anti-Virus.Enable checking of web links against the database of URLs Set up Application Manager so that it blocks attempts to install adware on the computer without your consent. Select the checkboxes Perform recommended actions automatically and Delete malicious tools, adware, auto-dialers and suspicious packers.Īutomatic mode will be enabled.To learn how to open the application window, see this article.In the main application window, click in the lower-left corner.In the automatic protection mode, your Kaspersky application will automatically perform a recommended action upon detection of threats. To adjust protection settings, follow the steps below: Step 1.

Kaspersky applications include settings that will help protect your computer from installation of advertising software. See the guide in the block below.īesides, you can remove advertising software and extensions with PC Cleaner feature in Kaspersky Lab applications.

Your attempts to change the browser settings are only efficient within a browser session. Such applications are installed in your browser as extensions, and they change your default home page and search engine. Examples of such adware:, Delta Toolbar, Conduit, Do-searches. Advertising software (or adware) is downloaded and installed on your computer secretly along with a known application.
